Relief for tense bodies and minds in pregnancy and postpartum

Pregnancy massage has tremendous benefits right from the first trimester through until baby arrives. As well as providing relaxation, soothing achy musles, some studies suggest masaage can improve sleep and mood.

Sessions are offered side-lying with pillows and bolsters for support. You get to choose where the focus is and what kind of pressure you'd like.

Parts of the massage are light-touch lymphatic drainage. If you're used to a firm sports massage this will be quite different.

I'm also trained in using traditional scarves for comfort and to help with positioning for birth, the kind you might see in 'spinning babies' methods.

I use oils specifically blended for pregnancy or that don't contain any fragrance.

Please let me know if you have any allergies or are vegan when you book in.

• You might need to set your timezone by clicking on the 'London' link (normally pre-filled)

• Choose your day and time from the calendar

• Select preferred location on the booking form

• Check your email for confirmation & location

Not seeing your ideal time?

It’s always worth asking — I’ll do my best to offer a slot that works for both of us.

Massage is suitable for all stages of pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Emilie's even been known to offer massage during the early stages of labour, so don't worry about being close to dates!

Please give a minimum of 48 hours notice to change or cancel your booking - you can do this online using the link in your booking email.

Postpartum massage is supportive and nurturing and offers space for a new parent to relax and reconnect with their body after birth. Your baby is welcome to be there in the room with us, or to be dropped in for a feed if needed in those precious early weeks.

Emilie's a trauma-informed practitioner offering gentle massage for after birth and during early parenting.

Massage helps release feel-good hormones that promote relaxation, act as natural painkillers, and ease mood. Emilie also provides space to talk about your experience, if that feels right for you, or the peace and quiet you may crave.

This is your time to relax, so it's very much open to your needs.

You can choose to wear clothes, undies or nothing.

Movement can be part of it, or not! Some people like to chat, others prefer to be silent (and some even drift off to sleep).

You can change position any time.

Please let me know about the pressure you'd like and feedback any time.

It's ideal if you can plan some calm time after, stay hydrated and eat nourishing foods.

Lymphatic drainage (light touch massage) is part of all pre and postnatal massages. Deep massage on the legs is not recommended during pregnancy and the immediate postpartum period due to increased blood volume.